1, 2, 3, 4
Parents! teaches stages of development and more
Created by Active Parenting Publishers and Children's Healthcare
of Atlanta, 1, 2, 3, 4 Parents! is a multicultural video
and discussion program for parents of children in the 1- to 4-year-old
age group. Written by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D., Betsy Gard, Ph.D.,
and Marilyn Montgomery, Ph.D., this program addresses basic parenting
skills and is perfect for the new parent.

How does the program
work?
The 1, 2, 3, 4 Parents! program is divided into three
90-minute sessions and is recommended for groups of 10 to 20
parents. The Leaders Guide included in the Program Kit
version tells you when to play the video portions and when to
stop for discussion. The easy-to-read Parents Workbook
offers examples, charts and worksheets so parents can practice
their new skills at home!

"...this warm-hearted video
package keeps focused on the sheer joy of being close to a wee
one... gives ideas for protecting and teaching them..."
-Parent's Guide to Children's Media(Referring to the Video Library format of
this program)

Heres what you'll be teaching:

Session
I:

Session
II:

Session
III:

Getting acquainted

Parenting: A special job

The ages and stages of development

How will you parent?

Building the bond between your child and
you

Activities to try at home

Share and tell

How to use non-violent discipline skills

Tips on avoiding accidents and problems

The A-C-T of parenting

About rules

Choices and consequences

The power of encouragement

Caring for the caregiver

Note: This program
was revised and updated in 2017 under the new title Active Parenting: First
Five Years. Books for the 1996
edition, 1,2,3,4 Parents!, will be available while supplies
last.

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